Mid Century Japanese prints by Kiyoshi Saito

Two mid century Japanese prints by Kiyoshi Saito . Still in original mahogany frames and signed by the artist. Kiyoshi Saito was one of the most important Japanese woodblock print artists of the 20th century. He became a pivotal member of the "Sosaku Hanga" or "Creative Print" movement in the Post-war period, attracting international accolades. In the spirit of Sosaku Hanga, he engaged with every aspect of the printmaking process, meaning that each of his works is self-drawn, self-carved and self-printed. Saito's work is known for fusing artistic Eastern and Western ideas and styles. He was inspired and influenced by Western artists including Paul Gauguin, Henry Matisse, and Pablo Picasso while also keeping to the long tradition of Japanese wood-block printmaking. Dimensions: Each print is 14" x 9" Pickup category timeslot {A}